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£5 million greener bus fund announced to tackle air pollution
Government announced competition so local authorities can fit emission-cutting technology and provide better journeys.
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Winners from £25 million prize to develop greener fuel technology announced
Whisky, forestry and household by-products to be turned into transport fuel at 3 new plants in England and Scotland.
Rail Minister renews pledge to tackle overcrowding on trains
The government and rail industry continue to deliver capacity-boosting measures, as latest crowding statistics published.
Major maritime report launched as London International Shipping Week gets underway
Report champions UK maritime sector to deliver growth and jobs.
Edinburgh firm wins £11 million share of UK government prize to develop greener fuel technology
Whisky by-product to be turned into transport fuel at new plant in Scotland.
Train manufacturing officially returns to the North East
Hitachi opens a new £82 million facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
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